TAIHAPE ATHLETICS

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 83, Issue 35, 11 February 1939, Page 14

TAIHAPE ATHLETICS

| TWILIGHT MEETING (Own Correspondent). TAIHAPE, Feb. 10. Vincent Hamlin revealed good form at the weekly twilight meeting of the Taihape Amateur Athletic Club last evening, by winning the 100 yards and half-mile handicap events, while Miss A. Spence distinguished herself by winning both ladies’ events. F. Graham won the two-mile cycle from from C. O’Hanlon. The ha.;.wmile cycle saw A. McDonald regkver a well deserved victory, wnile C O'Hanlon finished second in this event also. Added interest was attached to the running events by the appearance of the Gilbert and Keroma brothers, of Pukeokahu, who ran well considering that they were out of training. Results are as follow:--Ladies’ 100 Yards. A. Spence (12yds.) J, P. McCarty (7yds.) 2. Boys’ Half-mile.—R. Jenkins 1, T. Jenkins 2. Men’s Half-mile. L. V. Hamlin (65yds.) 1, J. Kereoma (70yds.) 2. Girls’ under 14.—D. Gray 1, Healey 2. Girls’ Cycle Race.- -Scott 1, Hayman 2. Two-mile Cycle. - - F. Graham (scr.) 1, C. O’Hanlon (300yds.) 2. Half-mile Cycle.—A. McDonald (6byos.) 1, C. O’Hanlon (80yds.) 2, F. Graham (scr.) 3. Ladies’ 50 Yards. A.. Spence ' (9yds.) 1, S. Arthur (9yds.) 2, P. .McCarty (syds.) 3. Girls’ Walk.—G. Moss 1, L. Chesnutt 2. Men's 100 Yards Handicap- L. V. Hamlin (9yds.) 1, E. Gilbert (11yds.) Boys’ under 12.—Gatcheli 1, Ches- | nutt 2. j Girls’ under 12—N, Fisher 1, M. | Kiddie 2. \ HOW TO WALK l At the request of the Taihape Amateur Athletic Club, Mr. P. Horne i has knidly consented to teach boys and girls how to walk properly so I that when they are taking part in I walking races conducted by tne cluo they will not be disqualified for runining. Tuition will be given on Tues|day, Wednesday and Thursday even|.ngs, and it is hoped that many children will take advantage ot Mr. Horne's offer. In his heyday Mr. Horne was one of the best walkers m flew Zealand. SECON D BEST PUBLIC MEETING I • The public meeting which was held last evening to ma*-* arrangements I for Physical Fitness Week, which j commences on February 18, was de- ; scribed by the Mayor, Mr. L. B. H. de j cautour, as the second best that has seen held in Taihape in the matter of attendance. “The best meeting we ever had was when the reservoii failed. We intended to hold it in the supper room but there was such a big crowd present that the.main han had to be utilised,’’ added His Worship, amidst laughter. The trouble with sport to-day is that there are too many spectators 'and not enough players. We want ! something more than an exhibition of games as the object of Physical Fitness WeeK is to enocurage those who are not in the habit oi taking an active part in sport, to turn over a new leaf and indulge in active participation, and gain some physical ocnelii, remarked Mr. J. C. Whibley, at a public meeting held in the Council Chambers last evening. MILITARY (AMP AT VVAIOURU Major-General J. E. Duigan, Officer Commanding the New Zealand Defence Forces, visited the military camp at Waiouru yesterday and inspected the First Battalion, Wellington Regiment (City of Wellingtons Own>, and was favourably impressed with the discipline and morale of the troops. After being in camp for nearly a fortnight the men have reached a standard of cmciency that is commendable in the extreme, and many, no doubt, will be sorry to break camp to-morrow. General Duigan paid another visit, to the camp today to inspect the sth Field Battery, R.NZ.A. He was accompanied by Colonel Saunders, Colonel Rowe, and Major Hunt. The General leaves for Auckland to-night to inspect another camp. Later in the month he will visit camps in the South island. The Second Composite InfantryBattalion, Wellington West Coast Regiment, will go into camp at Waiouru next week and a.n advance party, consisting of Capt. Barry, N.Z.S.C., adjutant, Sergt.-Major j. Malcolm. N.Z.S.C., and Quarter-master S. Booth arrived at the camp to-day to attend to necessary details of organisation prior to the arrival of the battalion.